From vowing to escort tankers to demands for help from Nato 'cowards' and threats to 'obliterate' Kharg Island: Trump's shifting views on the Strait of Hormuz
February 28: Strait of Hormuz is openThe Strait of Hormuz is open and functioning normally - up until the point the US unleashed Operation Epic Fury at 9.45am. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. 'No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. 'Additionally, we are using the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait. 'The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it The United States does not!
Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2026 08:47 UTC
